2025 Mercedes-Benz EQG 580 Launch Tomorrow: 5 Things You Need To Know

Mercedes-Benz will be launching the electric version of the iconic G-Wagen, called the EQG 580 and with that the German automaker will hope to give the G-Wagen's legacy a new direction. The electric SUV’s design looks familiar and retains the charm of the ICE version, but it has certain new design elements that set it apart. It features a large battery pack, multiple electric motors that churn out a lot of power and a premium cabin with plentiful features. 

For those of you who are interested to know what the electric G-Wagen is all about, here is an overview of the SUV ahead of its launch tomorrow!

Mercedes-Benz EQG 580: Design

The EQG 580 stays true to the roots of the G-Wagen, as it boasts the signature boxy body style. You get the iconic round headlights and the squared-off grille flanked by surrounding LED strips. 

It gets five twin-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels finished in gloss black and air curtains to further aid aerodynamics. You get plenty of cladding, conventionally styled door handles and a sidestep for easier ingress and egress. The rear looks very similar to the OG G-Wagen. You get the flat tailgate which compliments the butch looks of the SUV. 

Mercedes-Benz EQG 580: Interior And Features 

The interior of the EQG 580 features a tech-laden and premium cabin with all the top-notch features that you would need. It has a rugged vibe to it while having that premium and high-quality feel. It gets dual-displays along with plenty of physical buttons as well. The cabin is finished in open-pore walnut wood with plenty of usage of Nappa leather at multiple places. 

The top features include dual 12.3-inch displays (for the driver’s display and the infotainment system) with EV-specific graphics, a premium Burmester sound system, a 360-degree camera, ADAS features, multiple airbags, multi-colour ambient lighting and a wireless phone charger.

Mercedes-Benz EQG 580: Powertrain 

The EQG features a 116 kWh battery pack which is paired to a quad-electric motor setup. All motors combined make 587 PS and 1,164 Nm. With the quad motors sending power to the respective wheels, the SUV is capable of making a 360-degree spin. It sprints from nought to 100 kmph in just 4.7 seconds. The boxy SUV offers a WLTP-claimed range of 473 km and has an electronically limited top speed of 180 kmph. 

You get both AC and DC charging options of 11 kW and up to 200 kW, respectively. Staying true to its DNA, it comes with great offroading capabilities. To know more about its offroading prowess, head over to this story. 

Mercedes-Benz EQG 580: Price And Rivals 

The Mercedes-Benz EQG 580 is expected to carry a price tag of around Rs 3 crore (ex-showroom). While it does not have direct rivals in the Indian market, globally it competes with electric off-roaders such as the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the Defender EV, which is still in the testing phase.